Network and Security Manager / Lead Network Architect - c.100k

Job Description

Senior Network Security Architect / Network and Security Manager - Cisco, Palo Alto, SDWAN, Zscaler, Perimeter Defence, Network Hardening, Server Hardening, Automation (Powershell, Bash), Azure/AWS, Windows/Linux. Permanent, Birmingham, £80k - £115k +Bonus+ BenefitsDependant on locationBirminghamLeading global law firm seeks to appoint a Senior Network Security Architect / Network and Security Manager to join the design and architecture team in a senior but hands-on technical capacity and be responsible for the redesign of Networks and Securityacross the global enterprise.The position will take a 70% focus on data networks built on Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls and 30% of the time focussed on server infrastructure including Windows, Linux, Azure and AWS cloud services.Whilst the role is based within design and architecture the successful Network and Security Architect / Network and Security Manager will liaise with the InfoSec team who will run all penetration tests and advise them on the state-of-the-art in terms ofnetwork technology with specific emphasis on Cisco and Palo Alto tech. You will engage with Network Engineers and provide them with guidance on architectural and build techniques which will support securer networking and assist them with network hardeningwork. This will then extend to the infrastructure teams where you will advise infrastructure analysts on design and build or secure infrastructure environment and once again undertake server hardening tasks albeit with some elements of automation undertakenusing Powershell, Bash or other tools as required.Aside from this hands-on design, architecture and engineering work you will be required to engage with senior level business stakeholders and advise them on available technical capability, required investment in resources, hardware and software and communicatecomplicated technical issues and the risks they pose to programmers, network engineers, system administrators and the business as a whole.As a Senior Network and Security Architect have an opportunity to leverage a range of tools such as Fire Eye Cyber Threat Mapping, Gigamon Network Visibility/Discovery tools, any Endpoint Detection & Response tools, White Hat ethical hacking techniques,or Prisma Cloud Security (Palo Alto), experience with some or all of these is NOT required but any exposure would be of interest, in addition, you will have the autonomy to bring new ideas to the table.We are searching for a Senior Network and Security Architect / Network and Security Manager who is a technical, hands-on security engineer who can provide input towards architectural direction and leadership to both business and IT Teams. You will be wellversed in Penetration Testing (although this will not be undertaken in this role; it will be handled by the InfoSec team) and capable of undertaking Network and Server hardening work. You will be very comfortable with both Cisco Routers, LAN/WAN data networksand Palo Alto Firewall technology. Ideally, you will also be comfortable with infrastructure inc Windows, Linux, AWS and Azure and ideally have some automation and scripting experience with Powershell and Bash. Finally, you will be capable of leading technicalinitiatives and engaging with senior level business personnel to relay complex technical issues in a coherent fashion. Excellent communication skills pre-requisite.Exceptional opportunity to join a global law firm with excellent career development potential and exposure to a range of project and digital transformation projects. Excellent corporate benefits and flexible working practices employed.

Keyskills :
CiscoPalo AltoZscalerSDWANPerimeter Defence